Question

A sum of money is divided among A, B and C in the ratio 2:3:4. C gives Rs. 20 to B and B gives half of what he has now to A. Now, A and C have equal amount. What is the sum of money divided among the three?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Correct option is

B

Rs 6672

Let the shares of A,B,C,D, be Rs3x,Rs5x,Rs7xandRs11x respectively.

Then, 7x−3x=1668⇒4x=1668⇒x=417∴B

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share+D

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share=5x+11x=Rs16x=16×417=Rs6672